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BetterCapture vs QuickTime Player: catalog facts
BetterCapture	QuickTime Player
Free Free and open source with no subscription.	Free Included with macOS at no extra cost.
macOS	macOS
ProRes 4444 with alpha, HEVC and H.264 output Records system audio and microphone together	Already installed on every Mac Records the screen, camera or microphone
Requires macOS 15.2 Sequoia or later Recording only, no built-in editor	Mac only Editing tools are very basic
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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